Diljit Dosanjh just became the first Punjabi singer to headline one of the most iconic venues. He took over Wembley Stadium in London as fans echoed his famous slogan, “Punjabi aa gaye oye.”
Diljit Dosanjh becomes the first Punjabi singer to headline London’s Wembley Stadium
The iconic Wembley Stadium was sold out, with more than 90,000 fans reportedly watching Diljit Dosanjh’s concert live on Saturday. Dosanjh, who reflected on the milestone during his Aura World Tour, said, “This moment will go down in the history books.”
Dosanjh, who has built a global fanbase over the years, took over the stage with his hits including “Lover” and “Born to Shine.” He has collaborated with international artists including Ed Sheeran and Australian pop artist Sia.
Earlier this year, Dosanjh went viral after performing his hit song “Morni” on The Jimmy Fallon show and was described as “the biggest Punjabi artist on the planet.”
Dosanjh wore several traditional outfits throughout his show. The stadium reportedly erupted with music and dance, with fans shouting his name throughout the show.
Dosanjh, who teased a special announcement on Instagram before revealing details during his concert.
He announced his India tour, which will include a performance at the world’s largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, in November.
The Indian megastar did not forget his famous slogan; he added with a twist, “Punjabi Aa Gaye Wembley Oye!” It means “Punjabis have arrived at Wembley.”
Before his performance, he told the BBC, “When we were going to book this venue, everyone said, ‘Think again before you book, it’s a big stadium.’ I said: ‘We’ll see whatever comes. I want that our people are happy and can say, Yes, we can do this too!’”
He reflected on artists who had performed at the venue, including Harry Styles.
Dosanjh said, “It may not mean as much for someone like Harry Styles, as much as it means for us. He has performed on such stages, but for us, it’s very special. Coming from a village to here – it’s very special. I feel good. I feel happy. And I feel good for my people. I feel good for the next generation.”
Wembley Stadium became another milestone in Dosanjh’s long career.
